News & Events

Harvest High Tea

Sunday, September 28th

The Libbey House Foundation and Women of the Old West End will present a Harvest High Tea. There will be three 90-minute seatings available: 11:00 AM*, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Enjoy your choice of delicious tea from an assortment of teas, teasandwiches, and scrumptious desserts.

Tickets are $40.00 per person through September 17th and are available for pur chase at www.libbeyhouse.org

All proceeds go to preserve and maintain the Libbey House and support programs for the Women of the Old West End. The event is the perfect way to celebrate the fall season. Space is limited so purchase your tickets soon to reserve your place.

Event, SupportJemma Hostetler
Children's Day in the Park - Save the Date

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Sarah Horn, will graciously chair this event this year and we are grateful for her leadership. Please mark your calendar to bring OWE kids, grandkids, friends, and family together for an afternoon of Games, Bounce Houses, Music, Free Books, Food, Crafts, and so much more!

Many volunteers make this a great event. If you have time and would like to help, please email Sarah at: sarahhorn7@gmail.com

Mother's Day Tea 2025

The Libbey House Foundation & The Women of the Old West End Present

Mother's Day Tea

Sunday May 18th
(The Weekend after Mother's Day)
Seatings @ 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Tickets are $40.00 per person
Delicious Tea Sandwiches and Scrumptious Desserts
Reservations are required, with limited seating

Visit our website for reservations at www.libbeyhouse.org

The Historic Libbey House - 2008 Scottwood Avenue

Accessible Entrance

EventJemma Hostetler
2024 Tree Lighting - Friday, December 6th.

Please note updated date/time.

The annual tree lighting is scheduled to happen on Friday, December 6th, in the Commons Park, (Bancroft and Robinwood) beginning at 6pm with the tree lighting at 7:00 p.m. Please note: the later time is to allow many more of you to join in the festivities after a workday! Santa and Mrs. Claus will welcome you with caroling, hot soup, cookies, and warm beverages. It’s a party! Please come!

We are looking for volunteers to help put on this party, please call Carol at 419-243-2848.

Volunteer, EventJemma Hostetler
Winterfest 2023

Friday, December 1st

Libbey House Christmas Tour and Holiday Cocktails between 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Tour the Libbey House exploring the magic of Christmas on all three floors and enjoy spiked punch, wine and appetizers for $20.00.  Reservations required and must be 21 to attend.


Saturday, December 2nd

Libbey House Christmas Tour between 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tour the Libbey House exploring the magic of Christmas on all three floors for $5.00 at the door. Visit Santa from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM (no reservations required)


Sunday December 3rd

Three 90-Minute Seatings available: 11:00AM, 1:00PM, and 3:00 PM

Delicious Christmas Teas, Tea Sandwiches & Holiday Desserts

Tickets are available through November 29th. Unfortunately we will not be able to take additional reservations after November 29th.

EventJemma Hostetler
Children's Day - October 1st, 2023

Location: The Commons Park (Bancroft & Robinwood)

Bring the kids (12 & under) for a FREE funfilled afternoon right here in the neighborhood sponsored by Collingwood Presbyterian Church, Glenwood Lutheran Church and The Women of the Old West End. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Childrens Day in the Park

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 2022
1:00 TO 4:00PM

Bring the kids (12 & under) for a FREE funfilled afternoon right here in the neighborhood sponsored by Collingwood Presbyterian Church, Glenwood Lutheran Church and The Women of the Old West End.

Location: The OWE Commons Park, Bancroft and Robinwood.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

A MEMORIAL GATHERING FOR HENRY DODER
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As friends and acquaintances you are invited to atttend:

A MEMORIAL GATHERING FOR HENRY DODER

Sponsored by Women of the Old West End

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

In the COMMONS PARK
Corner of Bancroft and Robinwood Avenue’s

Let’s remember the wonderful moments we shared.

Dickens Christmas Tea

Libbey House Foundation & The Women of the Old West End
present

Enjoy Delicious Christmas Teas and
Explore the Magic of Christmas on all three floors, along with several Dickens characters in authentic costumes.

Sunday December 6th
and
Sunday December 13th

Seatings at 11:00am, 1pm & 3pm

Tickets are $30.00 per person
(Private Tea Rooms available on second floor for small groups)

At The Historic Libbey House 2008 Scottwood Avenue

Delicious Christmas Teas, Wassail, Tea Sandwiches & Dickens Desserts

EventJemma Hostetler
OWE Cookbook - CALL FOR RECIPES
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CALLING ALL OLD WEST END BAKERS & COOKS!

WOWE produced a OWE Cookbook many years ago and thought it was time to publish one again with your help.

The Old West End has many great cooks! We need your help to share your recipes for the Old West End Cooks Cookbook! Please think about your favorite recipes for Festival, holidays, potlucks and gathering of friends. We will feature people, places and comments for this cookbook.

Please send your recipes to:
Carol Kutsche: cjkutsche@bex.net
or Toni Moore: tmoore_etc@hotmail.com

Come on foodies, I know you are out there!

VolunteerJemma Hostetler
BENSELL’s GREENHOUSE IN THE COMMONS PARK - Sunday, Oct. 25th 2020
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(Bancroft at Robinwood)

Sunday, Oct. 25th — 12:00N - 3:00PM

They will be selling a variety of bulbs....Amaryllis, Paper Whites....to name a few.   Also, Mary, the owner of Bensell's will be bringing samples of wreaths made from greens and also a sample of a Christmas Tree made with succulents.  Orders and payment for the wreath's or succulent tree can be made at time of the order.

Bensells is an old established green house with so many varieties of plants that you won’t want to miss it.

Back by popular demand.........  Antojitos Lare.. Mexican Food!!! So come for lunch and do a little shopping to brighten up your abode.

Commons ParkJemma Hostetler